SAN DIEGO, CA, January 18, 2005 - ImageWare Systems, Inc. (AMEX: IW) and its Australian partner, Intelligence & Strategic Processes Pty Ltd (ISPINTELL), today announced a collaboration to support the Tsunami relief effort by supplying the New South Wales (NSW) Police, Australia, with a mobile identification solution that will help the Tsunami Disaster Victim Identification (DVI) team identify missing and unidentified disaster victims. The solution was provided in response to a request from the NSW Police and was deployed by the DVI team. The DVI team is comprised of more than 60 DVI specialists from countries around the world and operates out of the newly constructed Information Management Centre in Phuket, Thailand. The Thai government in support of this effort created the Information Management Centre.

“This solution is revolutionizing the way police use information and technology to identify offenders and reduce crime,” said Inspector Jeff Emery of the NSW Police. “Because of our expertise and technology, we were able to respond very quickly to the Tsunami disaster, build a mobile DVI system and have it immediately up and running.”

The mobile identification solution combines ImageWare’s biometric and investigative software technologies, which enables the DVI team to capture and import facial images as well as biographical data into a mobile database, and conduct biometric facial recognition searches against that database. Images such as scars, marks and tattoos (SMTs) can also be used if necessary. Those in search of loved ones can also submit photos, which will be scanned and imported into the solution.

“In the wake of this terrible disaster, ImageWare wanted to help those affected in any way it could. This system is a valuable resource in the identification of the several thousands of victims of the Tsunami disaster,” said Jim Miller, ImageWare’s chairman and CEO. “ISPINTELL has leveraged ImageWare’s biometric facial recognition and investigative technologies as part of its mobile identification solution for the NSW Police for many years and has successfully assisted them in suspect identification and frontline police operational activities. We are gratified to respond to the NSW Police’s request and provide a solution that will help bring answers, comfort and closure to those in search of loved ones.”

Peter Harrington, ISP’s CEO, said, “There is no hesitation on our behalf to assist with the massive consequences of this disaster. By providing this system to the DVI forensic teams, we hope to speed the victim identification process and alleviate the distress caused to concerned and grieving relatives.”

About ImageWare Systems, Inc.
ImageWare Systems, Inc. (AMEX:IW), is a leading developer and provider of identity management solutions, providing biometric, secure credential, law enforcement and digital imaging technologies. Scalable for worldwide deployment, the Company's biometric product line includes a multi-biometric engine that is hardware and algorithm independent, enabling the enrollment and management of unlimited population sizes. ImageWare's identification products are used to manage and issue secure credentials including national IDs, passports, driver licenses, smart cards and access control credentials. ImageWare's digital booking products provide law enforcement with integrated mug shot, fingerprint Livescan and investigative capabilities. The Company also provides comprehensive digital workflow solutions for the professional photography industry. ImageWare is headquartered in San Diego, with offices in Washington DC and Canada. For more information visit www.iwsinc.com.

Safe Harbor Statement
This news release may contain forward-looking statements made pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. While these statements are meant to convey to the public the company's progress, business opportunities and growth prospects, readers are cautioned that such forward-looking statements represent management's opinion. While management believes such representation to be true and accurate based on the information available to the company, actual results may differ materially from those described. The company's operations and business prospects are always subject to risks and uncertainties. Important facts that may cause actual results to differ are set forth in the company’s periodic filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

SOLUTIONS | PRODUCTS | SUPPORT | PARTNERS | NEWS | INVESTORS | ABOUT IWS | CONTACT

Copyright © 2004-2012, ImageWare Systems. Inc. All rights reserved.

Legal Disclaimer   Privacy Disclosure